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Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds
Over half of farmworker wage complaints Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries received last year went un…
Oregon officials credit early action, luck to curbing virus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is in its fourth week of lockdown. Residents can't enter state parks in mountains and in valleys now blooming with springtime flowers, or go to the state's trademark wineries and microbrew…
Lacking US coordination, states team up on when to reopen
President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to “call your own shots” on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides. But then he took to Twi…
With no school, calls drop but child abuse hasn't amid virus
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — With schools closed and teachers unable to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect, child welfare agencies have lost some of their best eyes and ears during a stressful time for families wh…
Foreign ski workers stranded by virus get helping hand
MARSHFIELD, Vt. (AP) — They were far away from home -- young adults from Latin America, working seasonally at U.S. ski resorts. Then the coronavirus arrived, even before the snows departed.
UW model: Washington could start safely reopening May 18
SEATTLE (AP) — Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle a big question as the arc of the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening in places like Washington state: When will it be s…
Nursing home reports 14 virus deaths, state finds violations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Workers at a Portland nursing home that has reported 14 coronavirus deaths failed to wash their hands, didn't use protective masks properly and weren’t trained on how to control the spread of …
Boeing to resume Washington output; data shows economic hit
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Hundreds defy Idaho's stay-at-home order at Capitol protest
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide stay-at-home order.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
Idaho sees more unemployment claims last month than all 2019
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — More Idaho residents have filed for unemployment in the last four weeks than in all of 2019, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.
OR Leg board looks to approve millions for coronavirus aid
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers are looking to convene a special remote hearing to approve tens of millions of dollars of aid to those affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including hospitals, rentals and work…
Suspect arrested after 1 killed, 1 injured in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State Police have arrested a homicide suspect who police say fatally shot at least one man in Coeur d’Alene.
FDA approves pill for aggressive breast cancer that's spread
U.S. regulators on Friday approved a new drug for an aggressive type of breast cancer that’s spread in the body — including into the brain, where it’s especially tough to treat.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Idaho's transgender birth certificate ban goes back to court
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The group whose lawsuit successfully forced the state of Idaho to allow transgender people to change the genders on their birth certificates has returned to court on Thursday, asking a judge to …